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The Pathophysiology Of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Ards), Alyscia Defrancisco

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is fatal when not recognized early, nursing care can have a positive impact on patient outcomes. ARDS is a disease of the lung caused by an acute lung injury. ARDS accounts for 10-15% of ICU admission and is underrecognized. Key nursing consideration are essential to help identify and treat ARDS.

Healthcare Inequities Of The Hiv Population, Michael Silvka

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

AbstractThe social attitude in the United States toward people living with HIV (PLWH,) has changed verylittle since the diagnosis became prevalent in the 1980’s. Healthcare inequities experienced by(PLWH) affect their well-being in many ways every day. The ability of society to decrease theseinequities is within our grasp. (PLWH) are depending on social determinants being addressedto allow equitable access to preventative measures, testing, and treatment of their illness. Theneed for appropriate and sustainable change to social perception of the HIV epidemic must beaddressed to ensure fair and equitable treatment is available to all persons affected by thisdisease

Pathophysiology Of Schizophrenia, Chimezie Onuchukwu

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

This poster presents the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. This topic was selected because it helps to understand the pathophysiology of the condition as well as the clinical significance of the condition. Schizophrenia is a condition that is not well known and there are misconceptions in the community about the condition. I believe by understanding its etiology, pathophysiology, and presenting signs and symptoms; I will be able to give the best nursing care to my patients. Patients with the condition exhibit five major symptoms including delusions, hallucinations, disorganized, disorganised speech or thinking, and inability to function normally. Under DSM V diagnosis criteria, …

Sars-Cov-2 Or Covid-19, Amy Phillips

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

The emergence of COVID-19 has stunned the world and challenged the medical field in ways not seen in almost a century. COVID-19 has proven to be unpredictable and can have effects ranging from mild to life threatening, including pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, multi-system organ failure and death. This presentation discusses the presentation, pathophysiology, current treatments and implications on nursing for COVID-19. Research is ongoing to determine just how and why this virus attacks the way it does, how to best treat the virus and how to develop a vaccine to prevent future outbreaks.

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Gifty Menka

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), is diagnosed as persistently elevated pressures in the pulmonary arteries. It is a severe disease that requires early diagnosis and treatment as it can be life-threatening if not treated promptly and adequately. The initial presenting signs and symptoms such as lethargy, malaise, and exercise intolerance can be vague, making it difficult to diagnose. Also, doctors at centers that specialize in treating PAH are the only ones who can properly diagnose the condition and initiate disease-targeted therapy. There are different types of PAH; the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes 5 groups of pulmonary hypertension (PH), and they …

Depression: The Cause, The Signs, The Stigma, Elisabeth Sanderson

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Depression is a common phenomenon. According to World Health Organization (2020) there are over 264 million people suffering from depression globally. Takahashi (2019) states that major depressive disorder is the most common mood disorder and additionally notes that it is the leading cause of disability not just in the United States but in the world. From a pathophysiological perspective depression has multiple possible causes. This paper seeks to look at depression as a relevant health care concern and to describe accepted theories on the pathophysiology of depression as well as discussing key signs and symptoms of the disorder. It seeks …

Malignant Hyperthermia, Nicholas Colangelo

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Malignant hyperthermia is a rare manifestation of a genetic mutation involving the ryanodine receptors. This mutation causes a sustained intracellular calcium release that is triggered by certain anesthetics such as depolarizing neuromuscular blockers and volatile gases. The extended release of calcium functions as a dangerous catalyst for hyper-metabolism that will lead to rapid death if unrecognized and untreated. Current treatment involves the drug dantrolene in tandem with symptomatic management in the intensive care setting. Symptomatic treatment may likely involve rapid cooling, fluid resuscitation, electrolyte management, and mechanical ventilation until symptoms resolve. A literature review of malignant hyperthermia is of vital …

Malignant Hyperthermia, Alec Smith

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Abstract: There are many issues that healthcare professionals face in the evolving world of medicine. One of these is the development of a disease process known as Malignant Hyperthermia (MH). This condition is precipitated by frequently used anesthetic agents such as volatile gases and depolarizing muscle relaxants. The onset of MH is sudden and can be life-threatening, therefore, diligent monitoring of patients is essential in early recognition and treatment of MH. The purpose of this poster is to provide in -depth knowledge about MH. This includes the pathophysiology of the disease, signs and symptoms, treatment options, and implications MH has …

Schizophrenia And Genomics, Tiffini Lasch

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

There are several advancements in genomics under specific categories, such as cancer and autism. Mental health is one of the leading diseases to cause a significant debt burden in today's society. However, genomics has not translated well into mental health treatment. One area of focus is schizophrenia. Those with schizophrenia suffer from severe and devastating symptoms. The symptoms can lead to harsh complications. Which can make it impossible to function in everyday life. Many believe it is not just genetics alone, but also environmental factors that contribute to schizophrenia. Through large genome-wide associated studies, discoveries are being made. There have …

Pediatric Asthma, Monica Stricklin

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Effective management of asthma will improve pediatric patient quality of life. This may be achieved through the prevention of asthma exacerbations by continuous pediatric and guardian/parent education to proper inhaler technique, appropriate medication management and the avoidance of environmental triggers. These modalities may prevent trips to the emergency department, hospital admissions and the pediatric patient can avoid missing days from school.

Bronchiectasis: Pathophysiology And Management, Olivia Fleetwood

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory condition that can decrease the quality of life of patients with this disease. A persistent cough, increased sputum production, and recurrent chest infections that lead to damaged dilated and thickened bronchi characterizes this condition. Bronchiectasis can result from several conditions such as abnormalities of airway anatomy, immune deficiency, and infections; however, the cause may not always be identifiable. The damage done to the airways is irreversible and can cause complications in daily life and especially during surgical procedures. This poster evaluates the pathophysiology of bronchiectasis and discusses the surgical implications of having a patient with …

Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State, Justin Momeyer

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) are dangerous complications of diabetes. HHS is examined in this poster and compared to DKA. Even though both have some similarities, they have very different laboratory profiles, patient presentations, treatments, complications, and can require different levels of care. With diabetes becoming more common amongst patients in the hospital, it is imperative that healthcare providers are aware of both of these complications. Nurses who understand both of these complications are able to act pro-actively for their patients, ask questions regarding correct treatments and orders, include the right providers in the care team, and …

Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction, Jennifer Klubnik

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is a chronic disease that contributes to high morbidity and mortality. This poster will display and discuss HFrEF and effects of this chronic disease on the population. Pathophysiology, treatment modalities, and implications for the advanced practice nurse (APN) will be discussed. Different categories of heart failure will be discussed to compare and contrast the specific indications for HFrEF. The specifics of cardiac remodeling and molecular changes that occur with HFrEF are considered when deciding which treatment modalities to implement. HFrEF treatment focuses on quality of life and mitigation of symptoms. The APN is …

Infective Endocarditis, Tessa Friend

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

The proposed poster is an overview of the pathophysiology and nursing considerations for infective endocarditis. Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection that affects the endothelium of the heart. While not a highly prevalent disease in the United States, it does have a significant mortality rate of up to 30% at 30 days after diagnosis despite many medical advancements to attempt to prevent and treat it. IE can cause multisystem organ dysfunction through complication of the disease or embolization of the vegetation.

The poster goes over several complications associated with IE and the evidence-based treatment of those complications. Several articles on …

Cardiogenic Shock, Sean Lawler

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Cardiogenic shock is a commonly seen problem within intensive care units across the world. Despite significant research into the process, mortality rates remain high. It is a condition that is frequently developed secondary to myocardial infarction (MI) and can lead to significant hemodynamic compromise and death. The purpose of this poster is to provide more in-depth knowledge of cardiogenic shock. The poster highlights the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, treatment, and the implications for nursing surrounding the condition. No specific studies were addressed in the poster, however, several examples can be found through the references listed.

News From The Graduate School - Allied Health Summer 2020, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates from the Graduate School and the Allied Health Graduate Program.

News From The Graduate School - Nursing Summer 2020, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates from the Graduate School and the Nursing Graduate Program.

Obesity, Tiffany Fry

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Abstract

Obesity is a multifaceted and complex chronic disease ravaging the health of our nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports reveal in 2017-2018 the prevalence of obesity in the United States was 42.4% (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020). Not only is obesity a concern in the United States, but also globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) (2016), obesity is defined as an excessive amount of adipose tissue that accumulates in one’s body and poses a significant risk to one’s health. The body mass index (BMI) (weight in kg/height in m²), …

Total Joint Replacements And Prevention Of Surgical Site Infections, Mari Rearley

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Surgical site infections continue to be a leading cause of postoperative complications in hospitals across the nation. Although much progress has been made in preventing postoperative infections, it continues to be cost intensive within the medical institution. It also reduces patient satisfaction and quality of life. The majority of joint replacement surgeries are considered to be elective, which provides an opportunity to plan ahead to provide education to the patient and make other necessary changes to ensure high quality care is provided at all times. Each phase of surgery has the potential to greatly impact the desired outcome and improve …

A Concept Analysis: Adherence In Type 2 Diabetes, Balkys L. Bivins, Lorelei M. Bivins, Brenda Owusu

Faculty Articles

Aim: The aim of this analysis is to develop a better understanding of the concept of adherence among individuals with Type 2 Diabetes.

Background: The incidence and prevalence of diabetes in the United States continues to increase at epidemic proportions yearly.

Design: The analysis was conducted using Rodgers' evolutionary method including database searches from Cumulative Index to Nursing Health Literature (CINAHL), COCHRANE, EBSCO, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and SocINDEX. Keywords included adherence, compliance, diabetes care, type 2 diabetes and theories.

Results: Rodgers' evolutionary method guided this inquiry of concept of …

Attitudes, Behaviours, And The Well-Being Of Older Singaporeans In The Time Of Covid-19: Perspectives From The Singapore Life Panel, Paulin T. Straughan, William Tov, Seonghoon Kim, Terence Cheng, Stephen Hoskins, Micah Tan

ROSA Research Briefs

COVID-19 has affected all Singaporeans, regardless of age and socioeconomic status (SES). Many measures have been implemented by the government to control the spread of this disease, including restrictions on social gatherings, restrictions on overseas travel, and making it compulsory to wear a mask. Measures have also included a partial lockdown – known as the ‘circuit breaker’ – which began in April 2020. This forced Singaporeans to quickly adapt to a new normal with some doing better than others. This research brief provides an overview of how COVID-19 and its related measures have affected seniors in Singapore using data from …

Preoperative Opioid Education: Total Knee And Total Hip Arthroplasty., Brittany Durbin

Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers

Opioids are commonly prescribed for the treatment of acute pain symptoms such as surgical pain. The United States is struggling to deal with abuse, misuse, and accidental death associated with prescription opioids. Lack of knowledge regarding safe opioid use is partly to blame for this crisis. The purpose of this evidence-based quality improvement project is to implement a dual-modality (written and spoken) opioid educational intervention to both health care providers and patients. Intended outcomes include increased opioid knowledge for providers yielding more effective opioid education to patients. A pre- and post-test design was used to evaluate provider knowledge and intent …

Hiv/Hcv Screening Protocols In The Emergency Department., Adrianne Warren Johnson

Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers

Background: The United States is experiencing an epidemic of opioid drug use that has increased the number of people who inject drugs (PWID). This has resulted in an increase in the risk of transmission of blood-borne pathogens including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) among this population. Although injection drug use has surpassed sexual transmission as the leading risk factor for HIV, PWID have the least access to HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and healthcare. Current guidelines recommend testing individuals from high-risk populations for HIV/HCV every six months. Offering routine, opt-out, targeted, bundled HIV/HCV testing in an emergency …

2020-07-01_Michigandaily_Covidmap, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Daily Michigan COVID-19 Update

The "WHERE WE STAND WITH COVID-19" map was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., Monday - Saturday.

The State of Michigan is working around the clock to test and treat COVID-19 patients. Below is the most recent data healthcare experts across the state have compiled.

The image contained a map, indicating total cases by county, and also provides statistics on Total Confirmed Cases, Total COVID-19 Deaths, Daily Confirmed Cases, and Daily COVID-19 Deaths. There …

2020-07-01 A Message From Chancellor Roth, Paul B. Roth

HSC Messages from the Chancellor

No abstract provided.

America At A Glance: Covid-19 And Disability In Rural Areas, Rtc: Rural, University Of Montana Rural Institute

Health and Wellness

To learn more about COVID-19 impacts on rural people with disabilities, we conducted a survey in late April/early May to explore rural and urban differences in COVID-19 health risks, adherence to public health recommendations, and trust in different information sources. We focused on people with disabilities because they often experience higher rates of secondary health conditions that place them at heightened risk of COVID-19 complications. Summary findings: Rural respondents reported higher rates of COVID-19 health risk factors, but less adherence to public health recommendations. Overall, individuals with health risk factors reported adopting fewer public health recommendations than individuals without health …

A Comparison Efficacy Study Of Commercial Nasopharyngeal Swabs Versus A Novel 3d Printed Swab For The Detection Of Sars-Cov-2, Forest W. Arnold, Gerald Grant, Phillip F. Bressoud, Stephen P. Furmanek, Donghoon Chung, Nadine Sbaih, Dipan Karmali, Meredith Cahill, George Pantalos

The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections

Introduction: The large volume of diagnostic tests required by the response to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a shortage of commercial nasopharyngeal swabs. In an effort to alleviate the shortage, swabs created by 3D printing may be a solution.

Methods: We designed and produced 3D printed swabs and sought to compare their ability to detect SARS-CoV-2 in patients admitted for COVID-19 or who were suspected of having COVID-19.

Results: A total of 30 patients were swabbed with a commercial and a 3D printed swab. Results matched in 27 of 30 patients (90%). Two patients were discordant with a positive commercial …

Psychedelics And Mental Health, Angelica Milla

College of Pharmacy Student Research

No abstract provided.

Dental Practice Success Vol. 7 No. 2, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

Dental Practice Success

No abstract provided.

The Implementation Of An Evidence Based Decision Aid To Improve Self-Efficacy Of Critical Care Nurses In The Recognition Of Need For Palliative Care In Icu Patients., Abigail Southall

Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers

BACKGROUND: Internal and external evidence demonstrates a poor understanding of the definition and scope of palliative care for ICU patients by nurses. Palliative care and hospice care are often viewed as mutually exclusive rather than complimentary. This knowledge gap causes delayed palliative care consultation for ICU patients which has been shown to increase length of stay and cost of care while decreasing patient/family satisfaction. SETTING: The project took in a 36-bed Intensive Care-Open Heart Unit (ICU-OHU) in an urban hospital in the Midwest United States. PURPOSE: The purpose of the quality improvement project was to address misconceptions regarding palliative care …